Hologic Opens State-Of-The-Art Learning and Experience Centre In Zaventem, Belgium

Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), an innovative medical technology company
focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early
detection and treatment, today opened its first Learning and Experience
Centre in Zaventem, Belgium (a municipality neighboring Brussels). The
state-of-the-art facility provides comprehensive training for customers,
healthcare professionals and employees across Hologic’s Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA) region, centralizing the education experience for
Hologic’s technologies.

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Groundbreaking technologies to minimize doubt and maximize confidence
among healthcare professionals

Radiologists, lab technicians, obstetrician-gynecologists and many other
healthcare professionals count on Hologic solutions to perform when
lives are at stake. The 1,500m² Learning and Experience
Centre contains fully equipped training labs with demonstration
capabilities for technologies from all four of Hologic’s divisions
(Breast & Skeletal Health, Diagnostic, Gynecological Surgical and
Medical Aesthetics) to ensure the highest level of understanding and
provide hands-on experience.

“The opening of our new Hologic Learning and Experience Centre in
Brussels is a significant milestone in our company’s history and
reflects our deep commitment to providing unparalleled training and
support to our customers,” said Jan Verstreken, Regional President EMEA
and Canada at Hologic. “Hologic is a global champion for women’s health
and brings leading-edge technology to healthcare systems around the
world. The patient is our greatest priority and when their health is in
question, nothing is more important to us than providing the most
accurate, effective, and timely diagnosis or treatment. As Hologic
continues to gain recognition as a leader in women's health, we commit
to supporting the healthcare systems and their patients by ensuring the
absolute best use of our truly unique technologies, for the direct
benefit of millions of patients in the region.”

A hub for Hologic’s expertise in Brussels, the heart of Europe

For the first time, Hologic will bring training and education for all
its products under one roof – located at the heart of Europe – to offer
the most cohesive, convenient and interconnected experience. Products
featured at the Hologic Learning and Experience Centre include:

• 3Dimensions™
  – a mammography system that delivers the fastest, highest resolution
  3D™ images and is clinically proven to be more comfortable and enhance
  workflow.
• Panther
  Fusion^® – a fully automated, integrated molecular
  testing platform with true sample-to-result automation, adaptable
  workflow options, and a consolidated testing menu.
• NovaSure^®
  – a minimally invasive, one-time, five-minute endometrial ablation
  procedure to reduce or stop abnormal uterine bleeding.
• PicoSure^®
  – a laser workstation to remove tattoos and revitalize skin by
  reducing the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars and pigment-like
  freckles, sunspots and discoloration.

The creation of Hologic’s European hub and the consolidation of key
European functions, including customer service, will create up to 60 new
jobs in Belgium over the next 12 months. Each year, the new Learning and
Experience Centre is expected to welcome several thousand visitors
including healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, current and
prospective customers, distributor partners, and employees.

About Hologic

Hologic, Inc. is an innovative medical technology company primarily
focused on improving women's health and well-being through early
detection and treatment.

Hologic currently has more than 6.300 employees serving clients in more
than 21 countries. Hologic has operated in Belgium since 1992 and
currently employs 100 people at its Zaventem facility. For more
information, visit www.hologic.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking information that involves
risks and uncertainties, including statements about the use of Hologic
products and future hiring and expansion plans. There can be no
assurance these products will achieve the benefits described herein or
that such benefits will be replicated in any particular manner with
respect to an individual patient, as the actual effect of the use of the
products can only be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition,
there can be no assurance that these products will be commercially
successful or achieve any expected level of sales. Finally, there can be
no assurance that Hologic will meet its growth, hiring or expansion
goals. Hologic expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to
release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements
presented herein to reflect any change in expectations or any change in
events, conditions or circumstances on which any such data or statements
are based.

This information is not intended as a product solicitation or promotion
where such activities are prohibited. For specific information on what
products are available for sale in a particular country, please contact
a local Hologic sales representative or write to [email protected].

SOURCE: Hologic, Inc.

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